Mahindra 60" belly mower

[LittleBill21]

hows the quality of cut on these? is blade tip speed higher then residential lawn mowers?

 

[BlackOps]

i only used mine a few times over the many years - but it cuts great.

 

[doneill127]

Blade tip is 17,350. Don’t know how that compares to a residential mower. I think the cut is good and I mulch mainly because I hate raking leaves in the fall.

 

[CH4Ohio]

I flip mine over to remove the blades for sharpening. I have hooks on my bucket and use a couple nylon slings to lift it. Flipping it makes it easier to block the blades to torque the bolts. Think it’s like 150 ft/lbs.
I cheated when I pulled the gearbox and used a chainfall and put the deck on a couple of horses.

Same here. Takes 5 minutes to slide mine out from under my Kubota. Then I pick it up with the loader and leave it sitting on the ground but hanging vertical so I can access the blades and underneath. Piece of cake. I love the MMM for everything but tight trimming.

 

[Browneyesvictim]

Here is some hard learned information on that there belly mower gearbox Little Bill...

Mowing - Dont ask me how I know

I should have paid more attention. I burnt up the main gearbox on the 60" MMM on the MAX. The little voice inside my head was telling me there is a service point there, and I didn't listen. I cant count how many times I have had this mower deck out to do maintenance, and been through the manual...

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[Mikemahindrah]

Has anyone had a problem loosening the drain plugs or changing or adding fluid? I think I stripped the heads on those recessed bolts

 

[Browneyesvictim]

Yes. If you are talking about the fill plugs they can be a bugger... If they are stripped you may have to add a LITTLE heat from a torch and/or use an easy-out. You can get replacement plugs.

As for adding fluid- thats a trick to get the gearbox level in whichever means you can so that it is even with the middle of the shaft. I use a piece of nylon tubing on a large syringe type lube tool to squirt in the oil.

 

[Mikemahindrah]

Thanks for replying. I was able to work them free by pounding a star socket into the holes and after ALOT of force I managed to get t2 of them out. I was able to find replacements at a local hardware store. I did add the fluid and yes that was a challange as well.

 

[LittleBill21]

Thanks for replying. I was able to work them free by pounding a star socket into the holes and after ALOT of force I managed to get t2 of them out. I was able to find replacements at a local hardware store. I did add the fluid and yes that was a challange as well.

Just buy this, I will leave it at that. I have this for both screws and sockets, i use to snap constantly because we are in rust belts. these tools i have greater then 80% success rate walking the bolts out. as long as you have the clearance to get it in there.

this sends a impact down the entire screw and bolt, not just the head like a normal impact

Eastwood Air Impact Screw Buster Remover With 3 Phillips Bit Heavy Trucks - - Amazon.com

Eastwood Air Impact Screw Buster Remover With 3 Phillips Bit Heavy Trucks - - Amazon.com

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Mayhew Tools 37315 Pneumatic Bolt Breaker, 3/8-Inch - Sockets - Amazon.com

Mayhew Tools 37315 Pneumatic Bolt Breaker, 3/8-Inch - Sockets - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[Browneyesvictim]

That sure is a fancy tool! I have an old one of these I bought in the 70's and still going strong:
CRAFTSMAN Hand Impact Driver, 3/8-Inch Set (CMMT14104) - - Amazon.com

Same kind of deal... has saved me many of frozen screws and bolts!

 

[Mikemahindrah]

Just buy this, I will leave it at that. I have this for both screws and sockets, i use to snap constantly because we are in rust belts. these tools i have greater then 80% success rate walking the bolts out. as long as you have the clearance to get it in there.

this sends a impact down the entire screw and bolt, not just the head like a normal impact

Eastwood Air Impact Screw Buster Remover With 3 Phillips Bit Heavy Trucks - - Amazon.com

Eastwood Air Impact Screw Buster Remover With 3 Phillips Bit Heavy Trucks - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Mayhew Tools 37315 Pneumatic Bolt Breaker, 3/8-Inch - Sockets - Amazon.com

Mayhew Tools 37315 Pneumatic Bolt Breaker, 3/8-Inch - Sockets - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Sorry I just saw this. I managed to get it out by tapping a star bit slightly bigger then the one it takes and slowly got it to lossen. But I will definetly look into this. Thanks

 

[Skypilota72]

Thank You. disappointing to hear the gear box has to come off.

I realize these threads are a couple of years old, but I wanted to hear/see the directions for removing the gearbox. I have the same MMM on my Mahindra Max 24, along with the manual, which by the way does not show how to remove it, step by step. If anyone still needs the manual on this, I'd happily provide one. I can copy it into a PDF of same.

 

[LittleBill21]

I realize these threads are a couple of years old, but I wanted to hear/see the directions for removing the gearbox. I have the same MMM on my Mahindra Max 24, along with the manual, which by the way does not show how to remove it, step by step. If anyone still needs the manual on this, I'd happily provide one. I can copy it into a PDF of same.

I will take it. I still haven't messed with mine since I have a normal mower. Appreciate the offer

 

[Skypilota72]

Attached Mahindra Max 24M Americorp MMM, Install, Service and User Manual

 

[LittleBill21]

Attached Mahindra Max 24M Americorp MMM, Install, Service and User Manual

Really appreciate you taking the time.

 

[Skypilota72]

You Bet!